Jobs at Bridgemead Consulting

Role Summary

• The Group Executive Director, Strategy & Business Development will lead the Group's long-term growth agenda by driving corporate strategy, business development, mergers & acquisitions, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and investment initiatives across its manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, infrastructure, and related businesses.
• The role will work closely with the Board, GMD/CEO, and subsidiary leadership to enhance competitiveness, profitability, and sustainable growth across Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's long-term strategic plan, annual business plans, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Drive business growth by identifying new market opportunities, leading regional expansion, developing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and revenue diversification initiatives.
• Lead mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, investment evaluations, commercial due diligence, negotiations, post-merger integration, and Board investment proposals.
• Establish strategic KPIs, monitor execution across subsidiaries, oversee portfolio optimization, resource allocation, and provide strategic performance reports to Executive Management and the Board.
• Build a market intelligence function through industry analysis, competitive benchmarking, market research, and strategic outlook reporting.
• Strengthen relationships with government agencies, regulators, investors, development finance institutions, and international partners while supporting investor relations and capital-raising initiatives.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Strategy & Business Development function, fostering innovation, succession planning, and continuous improvement across the Group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, or a related discipline.
• MBA in Strategy, Finance, Economics, International Business, Industrial Management, or a related field is required.
• Professional certifications such as CIoD, CFA, CIMA, PMP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• 15 – 20 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 10 years in executive strategy, corporate development, business development, investment management, or corporate planning roles.
• Proven experience within Manufacturing, Steel, Mining, Infrastructure, Industrial Production, Energy, or Conglomerates, with strong exposure to business transformation, M&A, multi-business operations, African market expansion, investor relations, and capital raising.

Key Competencies:

• Corporate Strategy & Business Development.
• Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Investment Analysis & Financial Modelling.
• Strategic Planning & Business Transformation.
• Market Intelligence & Portfolio Management.
• Corporate Finance & Risk Assessment.
• Commercial Negotiation & Stakeholder Management.
• Executive Leadership & Change Management.
• Strategic Thinking, Innovation & Commercial Acumen.

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About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced Group Head, Treasury & Financial Institutions to provide strategic leadership for the Group's treasury function across its steel manufacturing, mining, and energy businesses.
• Reporting to the Group Executive Director, Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for treasury strategy, liquidity management, foreign exchange, trade finance, banking relationships, financial risk management, and treasury governance to support the Group's growth and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's treasury strategy, policies, governance framework, and operating procedures.
• Oversee daily liquidity management, cash positioning, working capital, intercompany funding, and rolling cash flow forecasts across all subsidiaries.
• Lead treasury initiatives to optimize cash utilization, capital structure, debt management, and funding requirements.
• Identify, monitor, and manage foreign exchange exposures, executing appropriate hedging strategies and ensuring compliance with CBN regulations.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with commercial banks, investment banks, development finance institutions (DFIs), and other financial partners.
• Negotiate and manage credit facilities, revolving facilities, overdrafts, trade finance instruments, letters of credit, bank guarantees, and other financing arrangements.
• Oversee trade finance operations to ensure uninterrupted procurement and supply chain activities across the Group.
• Manage treasury-related financial risks, including liquidity, interest rate, commodity price, currency, and counterparty risks, while providing regular risk reports to executive management.
• Manage short-term investment portfolios and optimize surplus cash within approved investment guidelines.
• Oversee treasury systems, banking platforms, internal controls, reconciliations, and treasury reporting to ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and subsidiary leadership to support strategic financing, capital projects, and business expansion.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Group Treasury team while driving continuous improvement and treasury best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA, CTP, or ACT is mandatory.
• 12–18 years of progressive treasury, corporate banking, or financial risk management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior treasury leadership role.
• Proven experience within large manufacturing, mining, energy, oil & gas, industrial organizations, or leading financial institutions.
• Strong expertise in treasury management, liquidity planning, FX management, trade finance, corporate banking, debt management, and treasury risk management.
• Hands-on experience with Treasury Management Systems (TMS), multi-currency operations, and CBN/FMDQ regulatory frameworks.
• Experience working with development finance institutions such as AfDB, IFC, BOI, Afreximbank, or similar institutions will be an advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Treasury Strategy & Liquidity Management.
• Foreign Exchange & Hedging.
• Trade Finance & Corporate Banking.
• Treasury Risk Management.
• Cash Flow Forecasting & Capital Management.
• Banking & Financial Institution Relationship Management.
• Financial Analysis & Commercial Acumen.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management.

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Role Summary

• The Group Company Secretary & Head, Corporate Governance serves as the principal governance adviser to the Board and Executive Management, providing strategic leadership for corporate governance, board affairs, statutory compliance, corporate secretarial services, shareholder relations, and governance oversight across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• The role ensures compliance with applicable laws, governance codes, and regulatory requirements while promoting transparency, accountability, ethical leadership, and effective Board decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Secretary to the Board and Board Committees by coordinating meetings, preparing Board calendars, agendas, Board papers, minutes, resolutions, and tracking implementation of Board decisions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Group's corporate governance framework, policies, Board charters, governance manuals, and governance standards across all subsidiaries while driving governance audits, compliance reviews, and best practices.
• Oversee all corporate secretarial activities, including statutory filings, maintenance of statutory registers and corporate records, company registrations, execution of legal documents, and coordination of Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and shareholder meetings.
• Manage shareholder relations by coordinating communications, disclosures, shareholder approvals, investor governance initiatives, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and other applicable regulatory requirements by monitoring legislative changes, liaising with regulators, and advising management on governance implications.
• Lead Board development initiatives, including Director induction, governance training, Board effectiveness assessments, succession planning, and continuous governance improvement.
• Promote ethical conduct, corporate accountability, Code of Conduct compliance, whistleblowing, governance investigations, and a culture of integrity across the Group.
• Provide governance oversight across subsidiaries by monitoring governance compliance, supporting subsidiary Boards, coordinating governance reporting, identifying governance risks, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, Executive Management, regulators, shareholders, investors, legal advisers, auditors, and professional governance bodies while managing governance budgets and reporting governance risks to the Executive Management and Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B), Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree (LL.M, MBA, MSc Corporate Governance, or related field) is highly preferred.
• Professional certification such as ICSAN/CGP, NBA, IoD, CCGP, or equivalent is required.
• 12–15 years of relevant experience, including at least 7 years in corporate governance, board affairs, or company secretarial leadership within a manufacturing, mining, energy, financial services, conglomerate, or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of CAMA, corporate governance codes, statutory compliance, board administration, shareholder relations, and regulatory frameworks.

Key Competencies:

• Corporate Governance & Board Administration
• Company Secretarial Practice
• Corporate Law & Regulatory Compliance
• Board & Shareholder Relations
• Governance Auditing & Policy Development
• Ethics, Risk & Corporate Accountability
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking, Leadership & Confidentiality.

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Role Summary

• The Group Head – Marketing & Corporate Communications will lead the Group's marketing, brand management, corporate communications, public relations, and reputation strategy across all subsidiaries.
• The role is responsible for strengthening the Group's market position, supporting commercial growth, enhancing stakeholder confidence, and positioning the company as a leading industrial and steel manufacturing brand in Nigeria and Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Group's brand, marketing, and corporate communication strategy, ensuring consistent brand positioning and messaging across all subsidiaries and communication channels.
• Design and implement integrated B2B marketing campaigns that drive lead generation, product awareness, market activation, and support sales growth across the construction, infrastructure, government, and industrial sectors.
• Lead internal and external communications, including corporate announcements, annual reports, ESG communications, investor communication support, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Manage media relations, public relations, executive profiling, press releases, interviews, and thought leadership while strengthening the Group's reputation within the industrial sector.
• Oversee digital communications, including the corporate website, social media, digital campaigns, online reputation management, and brand sentiment monitoring.
• Plan and coordinate industry conferences, trade exhibitions, government engagements, investor events, and other strategic stakeholder communication activities to enhance brand visibility.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Brand awareness and market perception
• Lead generation and campaign ROI
• Media share of voice and digital engagement
• Employee engagement
• Reputation and stakeholder confidence management

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in corporate communications, industrial marketing, brand management, public relations, or a similar role within manufacturing, industrial organizations, large corporations, or PR agencies.

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Role Summary

• The Group Head, Human Resources will provide strategic leadership for the Group's human capital function, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, and organizational development across all subsidiaries.
• The role ensures HR strategies align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, governance standards, and the Group's long-term growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's HR strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and business growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Drive talent management, leadership development, retention strategies, and succession planning to build a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, corporate governance requirements, HR policies, and regulatory standards while managing employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Oversee HR planning, budgeting, reporting, operational excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group.
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational transformation, culture development, and strategic change initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD is required.
• 10–20 years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility within manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, logistics, heavy industry, or conglomerate environments.

Key Competencies:

• Human Capital Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
• Performance & Reward Management
• Employee & Industrial Relations
• Organizational Development & Change Management
• HR Governance & Compliance
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking, Communication & Negotiation